MAN CORNER

Trying to incorporate some 'masculine' items into 'Boutique' ..... is that possible? hahaha :) If it is, we'll make it happen!


Masculine cards in decorated basket.



Handmade flower deoration with made with material scraps.

Handmade Marketing

Made from scraps of burlap, scraps of material, and extra buttons with a coarkboard underneath it all. Inexpensive vintage advertising made for almost nothing!
Could also do this for "Happy Birthday", special dates, etc.

 

Creativity with Material Scraps - Vintage Flowers

I found some small 'fake' books at the thrift store for $0.49 each. I splurged and bought all six of them! :) Here's what they looked like when I got them home and cleaned them up a bit. Measure about 4 inches by 3 inches.

My mind was churning with ideas of what to do with them with items I had available (for free)! I've NEVER been close to being a seamstress. Actually, I still take missing buttons to my mother's house and she sews them on for me (I know, that's pretty bad). I love the vintage flowers made out of material scraps. I visited dear old Mom and got a few of her leftovers. Here's my first completed project with the books.

Considering this was my very first try at the vintage flowers, I thought it wasn't too bad. I am now working on the others!

Check back to see what I came up with and offer any suggestions!

My second completed book!

DIY - Home Decor - Repurposed Frame

So, I took this frame my aunt gave me, added scrapbook paper and a vintage Valentine's Day card. I thought it looked pretty good.  Took me 5 minutes and that made it look even better!

Repurposed Frame using Burlap

This is my very FIRST attempt at a blog. I wanted to replace a clear plastic jewelry display that was on the counter at my store. The item needed to 'lean' back so it wouldn't topple over on anyone so I was limited on what I could put there. I was actually looking for a shelf or something to display any store items in but at the same time needed to 'hide' frequently used essential small office supplied kept behind the original display (stapler, paper clips, etc.) I LOVE the way this turned out and can't wait to make others!

I started with a frame bought from a local discount store,
took out the glass, covered the cardboard with burlap, and then placed the 
burlap covered cardboard back in the frame. 

Next, I took two square coarkboards and placed a squared piece
of scrapbook paper pieces on top of coarkboards.

Finally, I took two simple plain clothespins and covered them with scrapbook paper,
glued on a button and placed the clothespins on the coarkboards and then
added my messages (which I can change out as desired).